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Transcription by Bloom of a document from the Archivo General de las Indias (AGI), Sevilla, Justicia, Legajo 339., 1938-39
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Pertains to the 1544 residencia or investigations made by Judge Lorenzo de Tejada of the Governor of Nueva Galicia, Francisco Váisquez de Coronado and his Lt. Governor, Cristóbal de Oñate. The two men held office before Coronado explored New Mexico, 1540-41. Oñate was the father of Juan de Oñate, who later founded of the first New Mexico colony. Includes, standard questions and testimony regarding encomiendas, treatment of Indians, conduct in office, appointment of officials, upholding...
Dates:
1938-39